Gerald (Jerry) Casale majored in Art at Ƶ focusing on fine/performing arts and fashion-related studies. He witnessed the 1970 Ƶ Ƶ shootings and was friends with Jeffrey Miller and Allison Krause, two students who were killed at the shootings. This experience catalyzed the formation of the band DEVO, a visually-driven punk/new wave band with memorable performances and an overarching concept of “de-evolution.” He is known for playing bass guitar in the band, which released a Top 20 hit in 1980 with the single “Whip It.” Members of the band also included School of Art alumni Mark Mothersbaugh and Bob Lewis.
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